Mississippi State is working to finalize a multi-million-dollar deal to retain star quarterback Kamario Taylor.
According to multiple reports, along with independent sourcing, Taylor and the Bulldogs are finalizing a deal worth at least $7.5 million with extra incentives included. The deal comes just three weeks after Mississippi State announced that Taylor would be out for the remainder of the 2026-27 season as he recovers from a foot injury.
Prior to his injury, Taylor was the talk of the town in the college football world. In his first five games of the season, the Noxubee County native passed for 1,450 yards and 17 touchdowns, while adding 159 yards and a score on the ground.
His absence has been felt on the field, with the Bulldogs’ offensive struggles being obvious. With Taylor on the field, Jeff Lebby’s team averaged 34 points per game. With backups Billy Puckett and AJ Swann guiding the offense, the Bulldogs have averaged 10.25 points.
Retaining Taylor is likely to be a momentum booster for Mississippi State in the offseason. His presence is expected to help entice high school talents and top-rated transfers to consider taking their talents to Starkville. His re-signing is also a big knock to the notion that Mississippi State is a stepping-stone program that is abandoned by athletes who want to win at a high level.
Mississippi State (4-5, 2-5 SEC) will continue its current season versus Auburn (5-4, 3-4) on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT. The game will air on ESPN2 and participating SuperTalk Mississippi stations.
